3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Adaptive headlights for automatic driving lights control
The automatic driving lights control feature (option in conjunction with the rain-light sensor) switches the side
lights and dipped headlights on and off automatically.
Switch-on conditions:
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The automatic driving lights control must be encoded in the light switch cluster or light module.
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The light switch must be in position A" ("A" stands for automatic driving lights control and for
adaptive headlights).
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The rain-light sensor must be installed and operational.
The rain-light sensor detects the brightness of the ambient light.
The rain-light sensor sends the following prompts to the light switch cluster or the light module:
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Ambient brightness low: In twilight, darkness, in an underground garage or tunnel.
"Switch on dipped headlights" request
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Ambient brightness sufficient.
"Switch off dipped headlights" request
If only the side lights are to be switched on, the light switch must be set to side lights (switch position 1).
When the light switch is set to position "A", the control unit for adaptive headlights is also activated:
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When the automatic driving lights control function switches on the dipped headlights (e.g. at twilight), the
adaptive headlights function is notified at the same time.
The control unit for adaptive headlights then assumes control of the automatic headlight-range adjustment.
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In addition, the signals from the rain-light sensor are also evaluated. The headlights are not turned when
the vehicle is cornering until total darkness sets in.
The message "dipped headlights on" is given individually for each headlight.
If a headlight fails, the adaptive headlights are switched off.
The front foglights are switched on in order to ensure a minimum level of illumination.
Turning lights
> E83 from 09/2006
The turning lights are coupled to the adaptive headlights (option 524).
Depending on actuation, the right-hand and/or left-hand front foglight is switched on. The turning lights are
actuated by the light module (LM). The turning light are not switched on suddenly but rather faded according to
special time parameters.
Depending on the country concerned, the turning lights are switched on when cornering.
The following conditions must be satisfied for the turning lights to be switched on:
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Terminal 15 ON
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Light switch in position "A" ("A" stands for automatic driving lights control)
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Rain-light sensor detects twilight or darkness (threshold exceeded)
and
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Turn signal indicator ON (not one-touch turn signal)
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Speed range (forwards):
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Europe and Japan version from 0 km/h to 35 km/h
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US version from 0 km/h to 65 km/h
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Swivel angle (theoretical):
SBT Adaptive headlights E46/2, E46/C, E53, E83
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 20:58
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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